The standard method of diagnosing celiac disease in symptomatic persons older than 2 years is the tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA test, followed by intestinal biopsy for histologic confirmation. The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for celiac in asymptomatic persons according to the recommendations on screening for celiac disease published online in JAMA. They also found inadequate evidence for the effectiveness of targeted screening in persons who are at increased risk of celiac, such as patients who already have an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, inflammatory luminal gastrointestinal disorders, Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, IgA deficiency, and/or IgA nephropathy, or those with a family history of celiac. They also found the evidence provided on the effectiveness of treatment of screen-detected, symptomatic celiac disease to improve morbidity, mortality, or quality of life compared with no treatment or treatment initiated after clinical diagnosis to be inadequate as well. Research suggests that celiac is not associated with excess mortality, intestinal adenocarcinoma, and lymphoma; however, evidence is insufficient as to whether silent, or asymptomatic, disease has the same risk as symptomatic disease.

I disagree with the research because I believe that your risk for several cancers and other serious conditions increases due to the chronic inflammatory state.

Celiac presentation does not mean that you have persistent diarrhea or intractable abdominal pain; you can present with silent symptoms like: osteoporosis, joint pain, migraine headaches, cognitive issues, anemia, insomnia or menstrual irregularities. Patient with celiac can also present with thyroid disease (the most common), constipation, bloat, alternate bowel habits, general nausea, some vomiting and gastro-esophageal reflux.

Gluten contains opioid peptides that affect intestinal function and the production of neurotransmitters or brain chemicals in the gut. These opioid proteins cross the blood-brain barrier where they interfere with pain-inhibitory systems, emotions and memory. We use Cyrex labs to test these opioid proteins and receptors.

Do you think you may have celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity?

Most insurances cover standard celiac panels and we order more - HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 plus food allergies both IgE and IgG. Thorough testing gives a more accurate diagnosis.

Schedule your consult to see if you have the most common hidden autoimmune disease and if you are gluten sensitive.

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Isadora Guggenheim is a board certified and licensed naturopathic physician and RN in CT.

Over the past thirteen years, and over 6000 clients, I've successfully treated neurological disorders, Parkinson's, Lyme disease, MS, inflammatory arthritis, Hashimoto's, thyroid conditions, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, allergies, ADD/ADHD, infertility, asthma, mood disorders and hormone imbalances. Treating autoimmune conditions is personal to me because I have experience with an inflammatory autoimmune disease. Because I've felt the pain and fear of a chronic, debilitating illness, I am on a mission to prevent and reverse the ravages of autoimmune disease.

Naturopathy is defined as the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and health optimization by stimulation and support of the body’s natural healing processes, as approved by the State Board of Naturopathic [sic] Examiners, with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health.

The practice of the profession of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations. As a nurse practitioner, Dr. Guggenheim is recognized as a primary care provider who can diagnose and treat patients. She has full prescribing rights and works collaboratively with Dr. Janis L. Enzenbacher, M.D.

The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.